Pelicans Set to Battle Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Smoothie King Center, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Pelicans have been showcasing an impressive performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games. Their offensive prowess was on full display against the Pacers, where they dominated with a 129-point game, leading for almost 46 minutes and securing a vast 27-point margin victory.

The team's scoring efficiency has been remarkable; they shot an outstanding 56 percent from the field and an impressive 47 percent from beyond the arc in their last home game. This shooting accuracy was complemented by their ability to capitalize on fast breaks, converting 67 percent of such opportunities into points.

Defensively, there's room for optimism too. The Pelicans managed to limit their opponents' offensive effectiveness in previous games. Against the Knicks, they held them to just 92 points with a defensive rating that suggests resilience and adaptability on that end of the floor.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in recent outings. A trip to Indiana saw them fall short against the Pacers despite putting up a respectable fight with 114 points scored. This indicates that while their offense is firing well, consistency will be key against a formidable Cavaliers side.

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash as both teams look to assert themselves in what could be seen as a potential playoff preview. With both squads eager for victory and playoff positioning at stake, expect nothing less than high-intensity basketball come tip-off time.

Fans can catch this highly anticipated matchup scheduled for March 13th at 7:00 PM local time (Central Time) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans or tune into BSNO or BSOH networks for live coverage of all action-packed moments.